Lightweight robots are an important part of the fields of automation, industry and Factory 4.0 as well as robots. They refer to a new generation of robots that have a particularly lightweight design and can therefore be used flexibly.
In contrast to traditional industrial robots, lightweight robots are made of lighter materials such as aluminium or special plastics. They therefore weigh less and are often smaller. This makes them particularly attractive for companies that want to organise their production flexibly. Lightweight robots can assist humans with simple but also complex tasks, such as assembly, packaging or sorting.
An illustrative example: In modern car production, lightweight robots are used to place components on the assembly line. Because they are light and compact, they can also work right next to people without posing a danger. Thanks to modern sensors, they stop immediately if a person comes too close to them.
Another advantage: lightweight robots are easy to programme and can be quickly adapted to different tasks. This allows companies to save costs and react flexibly to changing production requirements. They offer an easy introduction to automation, especially for small and medium-sized companies.
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